IDEC WB1F Series, User Manual

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Function
This chapter describes the functions of the WB1F.
3. 1 Overview
RS-232 Type USB Type
3. 1. 1 Operation mode
The functions that the WB1F can execute differ by the operation mode.
There are three operation modes: slave mode, setup support mode, and maintenance mode.
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Slave mode
This mode is used during normal operation. Slave mode has the following functions.
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Barcode reading This function reads a barcode and outputs the reading results.
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Output data additional informa-
tion This function adds various types of data when outputting the
barcode reading results data.
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Output data editing
This function outputs the barcode reading results data after edit-
ing it according to the specified method.
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Matching method
This function matches the barcode reading results data with the
reference data, judges whether or not it is matched, and outputs
that.
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Analysis
This function is for analyzing the barcode quality and the WB1F
status/installation environment.
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Command alias
This function executes the control commands "start barcode
reading" and "stop barcode reading" with other strings.
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Communication command
This function sends and receives data with the connected host
device via the WB1F communication interface.
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Setup support mode
This mode is used to check the installation position and reading status of the WB1F. Setup support mode has the follow-
ing function.
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Setup support function
This function checks whether or not a barcode can be correctly
read during WB1F installation.
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Maintenance mode
This mode is used to maintain the WB1F after installation and to perform actions when problems occur. Maintenance
mode has the following functions.
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Maintenance support
This function forcibly operates the unit with the factory default
settings.
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Firmware updating This function updates the WB1F firmware.
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